Retail Sales Associate

Now Hiring: Retail Sales Associate
Schedule: Part-time
Compensation: $15.74-$17.00 (DOE)
Location: Olympia, WA 98502
Whistle Workwear is part of the Work World family of brands
Work World is the largest specialty retailer of workwear and work boots in the Western U.S. From humble beginnings in 1990, we now operate 30+ stores under the Work World and Whistle Workwear brand names California, Nevada, and Washington. We sell boots, apparel, scrubs and safety gear from top vendors in the industry including Carhartt, Wolverine, Timberland Pro, and more.
We are dedicated to putting our customers first, and we believe blue collar workers are the backbone of our communities and our country. We are committed to our values of honesty, respect and integrity, and require each employee to demonstrate these values.
What's In It for You:

• Competitive pay
• Sick Time
• Generous Employee Discounts

What You Should Apply:
Work World employees are unique individuals whose varied talents and experiences bring value to our customers. The diversity and ideas of our employees inspire us in everything we do. People are at the heart of every connection we build, and together we can accomplish anything.
We're excited to add to our team. Work World is growing, and we need your help. Join our crew and help lead the next stage of growth for our company.
What You'll be Doing:

• Assist customers with requests in store and on the phone
• Demonstrate knowledge of products and services to customers
• Greet customers in a friendly and polite manner
• Keep an eye on inventory levels and restock shelves as needed
• Ring up customers at the cash register, take payments, and issue receipts
• Tag prices on merchandise
• Contribute to team's daily sales goals

What You'll Need:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) -required
• 1-2 years of sales experience or customer service experience (preferred)
• Willing to work nights, weekends, and holidays
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Strong orientation towards providing excellent customer service
• Basic math skills
• High attention to detail
• Demonstrated selling skills
• Ability to maintain a professional appearance
• Bi-Lingual a plus

What You'll Learn:

• Leadership and organizational development skills.
• Sales and merchandising best practices.
• Customer service techniques including communication, and the ability to outperform the expectation of our customers.
• The ability to adapt to fast and unique situations to provide an amazing customer experience.
• How to network and build long lasting relations with both customers and your fellow employees.

What it's like working here:
Each store operates on a lean and close-knit group of team members and managers. This enables each employee to have a direct impact in the success of our company.
Compensation: $15.74 - $17.00 per hour
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Whistle Workwear is the largest specialty retailer of workwear, work boots, and work gear in Western Washington. From humble beginnings in 1995 as a family-owned business, we have grown to 11 locations around the Puget Sound. In 2021, we proudly joined the Work World family of businesses. Our mission is, as it has always been, to serve the American Worker by outfitting hardworking people with the highest quality workwear, head-to-toe. We offer premium workwear brands like Carhartt, Dickies, Timberland PRO and many more. We are dedicated to putting our customers first, and we believe blue collar workers are the backbone of our communities and our country. We are committed to our values of honesty, respect, and integrity, and require each employee to demonstrate these values.